Reviews by lil_mouse

This review is for The Coach And Horses Hotel, Ringwood VIC

verified email - 28 Jun 2016

Kids play area is a welcome perk for both kids and adults alike and it was this feature that led my 10 year old daughter to select this venue for her birthday dinner. On arrival, the young disengaged woman seating us swept her hand across the clearly dirty table top to brush a few of the last diners crumbs aside, told us she was going to get water for the table and never came back. My father ended up seeking out the detergent spray and cloth from the counter and wiping down the table himself. Two of our three chairs were broken (badly enough that my 10 year old couldn't sit on them) and needed to be exchanged. After the already questionable service, the menu prices were off-putting but the food coming out of the kitchen looked quite well-presented and generous in portion, so we were excited. Upon receiving our meals, they were disappointing. Generous size aside, they were pretty average. Risotto was terribly cooked with big lumps of chalky powdery old rice all through it, overcooked seafood and weird combination of flavours. Stir fry was good enough to satisfy my kid and calamari was ok.
Nothing to write home about and I wouldn't go there again in a hurry unless service and quality of food was unimportant and someone else was paying.

Approximate cost: $90

This review is for MECOOL, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 20 Jul 2013

Angel is the loveliest, most helpful, courteous and professional tradesman I think I have ever met. He went above and beyond to help me. I would hire the services of MECOOL again, in an instant. If you are looking for a reliable, experienced, reasonable technician, you've already found him.

This review is for Tabitha Veness, Ferntree Gully VIC

verified email - 25 Mar 2010

Tabitha specializes in hypnotherapy and runs her own business from home. She is the loveliest lady and genuinely wants to help her clients as best she can. When I found her, I was desolate and desperate. She accommodated my needs, both emotionally and financially. If you need an understanding, friendly and honest therapist, give her a call.

This review is for Metro Cinemas Boronia, Boronia VIC

verified email - 25 Mar 2010

A nifty little local independent cinema. Only 4 theatres in the complex, but good value for money and great, helpful staff. Being a single mother with a toddler and a pram can be challenging in certain places and the staff there were overly helpful and friendly in helping with some of the obstacles we faced. A quiet, cozy, relaxed little setting. Great place to take the little ones who may not be quite accustomed to the whole cinema experience yet.

Approximate cost: $9

This review is for Bayswater Fresh, Bayswater VIC

verified email - 25 Mar 2010

When the business first opened, they were fantastic. I couldn't stop raving about the quality, variety and price of the produce, but over time, they have deteriorated and it seems that every time I go there now, the produce is far less than fresh and the prices are beginning to increase. Potentially a great business, but is now fizzling.

This review is for PC Doc, Boronia VIC

verified email - 25 Mar 2010

I had a dead computer.. it wouldn't even switch on and after taking it to PC Doc and waiting a couple of days, they claimed to have found the issue and explained what parts would be required to get it running again. I see a lot of potential in this family business, but I think they need to tighten up their organisation. I took my power cable in with the tower when I dropped it off, but they must've used one of their own when they were fixing it, as when I got home to set the computer back up, I realized I didn't have a cable! When I called, they acted confused and reluctantly offered me another one (not mine). Friendly, with good intentions, but not quite as organized and professional as they need to be.

This review is for Bitronics, Bayswater VIC

verified email - 25 Mar 2010

Needed parts for my computer. I called with the details and they quickly and easily accommodated my exact needs with the lowest price possible. A great little shop. Honest and helpful. I recommend anyone with computer needs in the area, give them a call first.

This review is for Punjabi Tadka, Bayswater VIC

verified email - 25 Mar 2010

I have both eaten in and experienced home delivery with this Indian restaurant and the meals are of the most scrumptious Indian dishes I have had anywhere else. The service is friendly, polite and quick and although the restaurant is unlicensed and still has a lot of potential for improvement in atmosphere, you can't go past the great food! I will go there for Indian as long as I am living in the area, as I've yet to find better!

Approximate cost: $13

This review is for The Cosmopolitan, Wantirna VIC

verified email - 25 Mar 2010

A wonderful array of interesting foods (a lot of Greek cuisine, but also others). The staff are lovely, friendly and entertaining. Live music some nights, with local acts, which is great. A fabulous venue for functions, as they have a funky little lounge area and also plenty of room outside, undercover. Some definite potential here, with the 'funky' decor and intimate dining. Great place to go for cocktails, but the meals can be a little overpriced. Some lovely food, though and good atmosphere.

Approximate cost: $25-35

This review is for Pebbles Bistro, Wantirna VIC

verified email - 25 Mar 2010

Lazy, complacent & rude staff, with food service to match. Large, average quality meals. Lack of general cleanliness & chaotic disorder. Much of the products on the menu were unavailable and service is slow. For a bistro situated in such an upstanding hotel as the Golden Pebbles, the overall experience was appalling. I think the whole restaurant needs a massive overhaul. I would certainly stay in the hotel - fabulous place, but I will never return to the restaurant, unless its managers completely change their attitude to service.

Approximate cost: $22